Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Croatia experienced several shifts between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 70 195 t in 2018, it grew to 76 836 t in 2019 before gradually declining to 72 801 t in 2021. The market recovered to 74 592 t in 2022, dipped to a low of 70 062 t in 2023, and then rebounded to 73 069 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market followed a different trajectory, reaching its peak at $15.7 million in 2022 after a steady climb from $11.6 million in 2018. This was followed by a moderation to $14.5 million in 2023 and a more pronounced drop to $11.1 million in 2024. The divergence between physical volume growth and declining market value in the final year points to changing price levels or shifts in the composition of trade and domestic supply.

Production volumes varied, influencing domestic availability, while import and export flows adjusted. A substantial increase in exports to over 20 000 t in 2024 was a key factor shaping the net market volume for that year.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing was valued at 11,478 thousand US dollars, representing a 0.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 12,702 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 10.3%. The most significant increase was seen in 2018, rising by 25.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

In 2020, Croatia produced 84,593 tonnes of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, marking a 6.7% increase from the prior year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 79,313 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Croatia's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 21,120 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 31.7% compared to the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 14.2%, with an average annual decline of 5.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 16,033 tonnes, which also experienced the largest drop of 34.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia remained the primary destinations for Croatia's exports in kind, jointly accounting for 94.0% of total flows. Other trading partners played a much smaller role individually.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Croatia's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 3,052 thousand US dollars, indicating a significant increase of 39.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 4.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2,194 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 25.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia were the dominant buyers of Croatia's bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms, together taking 92.5% of total exports. Other partners contributed relatively minor shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing amounted to 10,803 tonnes, representing a substantial decrease of 20.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 24.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 8.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 23.1%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 23.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017-2020, Hungary and Slovenia together accounted for 84.2% of Croatia's total imports in kind, with the remaining flows distributed thinly across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia's import value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing was 2,499 thousand US dollars, down by 20.7% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3,151 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 70.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of Croatia's imports in value terms was characterized by a strong dominance of Hungary, which held a 72.1% share of total flows. Other partners maintained relatively minor shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020